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Clinical Chemical Interpretations
PathCCI00: Clinical Chemical Interpretations
INSTRUCTORS:
Sally Lester, DVM, MVSc, Diplomate ACVP,clinical and anatomic
Central Laboratory for veterinarians
5645 199the street Langley B.C. V3A 1 H9
B.C. Canada
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Kathleen P. Freeman, DVM, MS, PhD;
Head, Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Animal Health
Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7UU, U.K.
DATES
April 26th - May 24th, 2000
Real-Time Sessions: (Weds.) 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The clinical pathology of renal disease, a case approach using a case of acute renal failure and one of chronic renal disease to contrast differences in the laboratory work, how the lab data can be used to interpret responses to treatment and what tests will aid in defining conditions and localizing injuries.
The clinical pathology of liver disease, contrasting 2 specific cases, one of copper-related disease, and the other of toxicosis. Advances and new tests available for liver diseases will also be discussed.
Liver disease
a. A clinical case involving Copper associated hepatopathy in a doberman, this case will be used to highlight the clinical chemistry parameters that aid in the diagnosis of the conditions as well as the parameters used to predict outcome. the case will be contrasted with a cat with chronic nonsuppurative cholangitis
b. A case od drug related liver toxicosis
By using cases it is hoped that a pattern analysis format will be developed to aid in evaluating clinical cases. Clearance times of enzymes, changes in interpretation of sequential panels will be discussed.
Pancreatic disease
a. A german shepherd dog with developing pancreatic insufficiency witll be used to define a pattern of changes which will then be contrasted with other conditions including inflamamtory bowel disease
b. The second cat will highlight an older cat with IBD and secondary pancreatic disease.
Revalent histopathology and cytology will also be discussed
Case material from a dog with chronic renal disease. This case will be used to review the diagnosis of renal disease in the dog and cat, as well as differential diagnoses for elevations in urea and creatinine and laboratory results that may be affected by decreased glomerular filtration rate.
Case material from a dog with multiple myeloma. This case will be used to review differential diagnoses for and investigation of elevated or decreased protein in the dog and cat. Differentiation of monoclonal and polyclonal gammopathies and review of patterns of protein distribution associated with various types of disease will be included.
The ultimate goal is to give the practitioner a way to interpret the lab results and a new way of looking at lab results by contrasting particular patterns of disease.
MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course, and will continue for one week following the last real time session.
CE HOURS: 8
TUITION:
$99 on or before 4/12; $108 after 4/12/00
TO REGISTER:
Call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or email CEonVIN@vin.com, listing the course title, your full name, and your preferred method of payment (credit card, check).
PLEASE NOTE
If the course starts in less than 48 hours, email CEonVIN@vin.com, or phone the VIN office directly (800-700-4636)
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Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com
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